IDENTITY
Richard II
Literature
Work Summary
A historical play about the deposition of King Richard II by Henry Bolingbroke. Shakespeare contrasts ceremonial kingship with political effectiveness while examining legitimacy, identity, rebellion and the psychological consequences of losing royal power.
Evidence Summary
Van Gogh says Shakespeare is beautiful and that he is beginning the history plays he knows least well.
Reading Shakespeare prompts reflections on people, beliefs and his friend Reid.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
William Shakespeare
Work
Richard II
Years / Period
2 Jul 1889
Van Gogh Relation
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EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
I’ve already read Richard II
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
2 Jul 1889 — Letter 784
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I’ve already read Richard II
Response: Van Gogh says Shakespeare is beautiful and that he is beginning the history plays he knows least well.
Connection: Reading Shakespeare prompts reflections on people, beliefs and his friend Reid.
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